The purpose of the company is the acquisition, sale and holding, management of patents, trademarks and licenses and intangible assets in the fields of chemistry, pharmacy, parapharmacy and similar areas in Switzerland and in the European Community. The company may also purchase and sell pharmaceutical and parapharmaceutical products, subject to the corresponding authorizations provided for the marketing of such products. The company may also carry out all commercial, industrial, financial and other activities that are connected with the purpose of the company and participate in other companies in Switzerland and abroad, as well as acquire, encumber, rent, sell and manage properties in Switzerland and/or abroad in accordance with the applicable regulations. Any activity in the real estate sector is limited to properties on its own account and not for third parties. The company may also establish branches and/or subsidiaries in Switzerland and/or abroad.